Popular spice lowers blood sugar and boosts memory

In my last health alert, I told you how higher blood sugar and insulin levels can negatively impact your memory. I also promised to tell you about a wonderful spice that can help reduce your blood sugar levels and your need for more insulin. A new study shows that this spice directly affects your memory as well.

I’ve long touted spices and herbs as health treasures. Like curry (curcumin), basil, oregano, and more. Now let’s add cumin to the list. Cultures around the world have long used it for digestive, respiratory, and female disorders. But this new study on rats has demonstrated that it helped their memory and cognition. It also blocked stress-induced urinary system damage in the animals and reduced their blood sugar levels. I suspect the latter contributed to the memory boost.

Are you taking your probiotic the wrong way?

You probably already know that your intestinal tract has millions of bacteria. They perform a host of important biological and immune-related functions. These friendly bacteria are essential to your health. That’s why probiotic supplements, which contain various strains of these friendly bacteria, are so popular. But you may not be getting everything out of your probiotic. The reason? You could be taking it the wrong way.

Why diabetics are more likely 
to get Alzheimer’s


I’ve mentioned this before, but the research is becoming so compelling, and the importance for you so great, it bears another mention. If you have diabetes, you will be significantly more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease.


A new study out of Japan brings an ominous warning to diabetics. The researchers in this study followed 1,000 men and women over the age of 60. They found that Alzheimer’s risk doubles in diabetics. What’s more, diabetics have a 75% higher risk of getting other forms of dementia.